How can I open documents created by Microsoft Office 2007 using Office 2003?

If you are unable to open documents from Microsoft Word 2007 (filename.docx format) with Word 2003 (the current campus default) it will be necessary to install Microsoft's File Format Converter.

1. Close any Microsoft Office applications that may be running.
2. Download the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack (FileFormatConverters.exe).
3. Double click the FileFormatConverters.exe file to begin installation.
4. A dialogue with a license agreement will appear; accept the terms and click "Continue".
5. Installation will proceed and complete without further user intervention.

Note that you must have administrative rights to your computer in order to install the Compatibility Pack. If you do not have administrative rights, or you are unsure what this means, contact the USS Help Desk (503-725-HELP) for further assistance.